Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-112) and index.
Small-town upbringing -- The early baseball years -- From minors to majors The MVP years -- Records are made to be broken -- Last years with the Yankees -- A fresh start -- Against all odds.
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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the baseball player who, in 1961, hit 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's records of 60 home runs set in 1927.